Jarek JD Group
- Toronto, ON
- Violinist
- 40 Verified Bookings
Terri B. said “Jarek was a true highlight to our event! He was a wonderful musician and person. He showed up about 45 minutes before the surprise and picked appropriate…”
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Professional cellist, live looper and transcriber with international experience and extensive library for solo, duo, trio and quarters.
Liz performs well. She is friendly, kind and most importantly very talented and easy to work with. We enjoyed her music and we will be working with her in the future for sure.
Liz is absolutely incredible. She played classical cello during our wedding ceremony and electrical cello for the cocktail reception. In addition to her talent she is a delightful and engaging person - my husband and I, along with our guests absolutely loved her performance.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you for this incredible review! And thank you for being an absolute dream of a client! It was such a pleasure to perform for you and your lovely family and friends. You have been amazing to work with throughout the entire process and I hope to cross paths with you again one day. Congratulations on an absolutely stunning wedding, I am thrilled for you! All the best!
Liz was absolutely perfect for our wedding. We had a smaller ceremony, and had some anxiety about not providing enough information for her - but she was fantastic, and exceeded all expectations. Extremely talented performer, and a courteous and considerate vendor - I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Xiaoli for this incredibly kind review! It was a pleasure working with you and I really appreciated all your courteous correspondence, you set me up for success! Your ceremony was very beautiful and the intimacy was very touching. Thank you for having me be a part of your special day. And congratulations!
Liz was a pure professional and an excellent musician. We were thrilled with her performance.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Mel. I was moved by your service and appreciate being part of the special day. Thank you for having me.
Liz is an incredible Cellist!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Paul! Your event was an absolute delight and I am so happy to have been a part of it! cheers to more in the future!
Liz is truly professional, and did I mention a great cellist
Amazing work, it was the highlight of the event!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Mouhammad! Your new year's event was lovely and I was happy to be a part of it! Happy new year!
Liz did a phenomenal job, playing the cello during our wedding ceremony. Our ceremony was in the middle of the forest and her sound elevated everyone's experience, making it feel truly magical. Our guests raved about her music, and I would highly recommend Liz to anyone looking for a wedding cellist!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Danielle! Your ceremony was so magical and the forest was so beautiful. I loved being a part of your ceremony and it was a pleasure to work with you and your team when coordinating your special day. Congratulations!!!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you Christian! It was so lovely to be a part of your anniversary. You organized such a beautiful setting, it was truly special.
Liz was absolutely amazing! We could not have picked a better musician for our special day. She added a special element and was loved by all. Thank you Liz! We cannot thank you enough for your talent!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Kailey! It was a pleasure to play at your wedding, the sentiment throughout was wonderful. Congratulations!
Liz was amazing! I hired her to play during my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. In addition to providing wonderful music and a great experience for our guests, she showed great professionalism in planning this event and on the day of the wedding. Thank you so much for your time, Liz :)
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much for this positive review! It was a pleasure to coordinate with you and your wedding was lovely! Congratulations!
Liz was great, arrived and got set up without incident and she played really well. As her to play Viva La Vida by Coldplay, it sounds phenomenal on her cello.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Rodion! Your wedding was so beautiful and I thought your vows were especially touching. Congratulations!
I hired Liz and Tom to play the cello and piano at our wedding and they did an incredible job. Liz was so professional and organized. She made it so easy to plan the music for our ceremony. Many guests commented on how beautiful the music was. I highly recommend them both!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
This has made my day! Thank you so much, Kim, for taking the time to write this wonderful review. Your ceremony was so beautiful, I loved the venue and it was great to be a part of your special day. Congratulations!
So beautiful - kept all the guests entertained!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much for having me, Deanna! Congratulations!
What a perfect addition to our event. Liz was outstanding and played a list of current music to entertain the room.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much for this wonderful review Noni! It was a very nice event and I look forward to the second one on Sunday. Thank you so much for having me!
Liz was amazing, I was able to hear all the music she was playing from my hiding spot during the ceremony. She was easy to talk to, and coordinated everything perfectly online since. She also was able to coordinate timing everything with our priest without me needing to get involved. She came up to say hi to my bridesmaids before the ceremony (sadly I was unable to ever talk with her face to face!) My 250 guests loved the added touch she gave to the space. The mix of traditional and pop music was exactly what I had envisioned.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Andrea, thank you so much! It was a stunning wedding at such an unforgettable venue! All of your hard work planning paid off because your ceremony was very special. Thank you for having me! Congratulations and I wish you all the best!
Liz played, along with a pianist, for our wedding. She played for the ceremony and throughout the evening. She was in constant contact throughout the process, accommodating, flexible, and most of all, she plays very beautifully.
There were many compliments throughout the evening of how much feeling and soul that comes through in Liz's music. A true artist that can flat out play.
We are so thankful to Liz and Tom for helping to make our wedding the most special day of our lives. If anyone needs my reference, please ask at brent.6@live.ca.
Brent
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Brent! This review is so meaningful to me. Thank you. It was such a pleasure for me to be a part of your magical day! Congratulations!
Great music for my wedding ceremony! Couldn't have asked for a better performance. "Liz's performance completed our wedding!","I wish I could have stayed with Liz all the time to listen to every note she plays" quoted from my wife.
She was such a breeze to contact and communicate with. She was also able to transcribe a music that we wanted to hear.
She was honestly a pleasure to work with and have at our wedding. So professional so focused. Everyone was raving about the music after.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much for this amazing review! It was a breeze to coordinate with you too and I'm touched that your wife was so pleased with my playing. Thank you so much and congratulations on a beautiful wedding!
She was on time, always has prompt, detailed response to emails, and music was just lovely. Very professional and added an extra touch of elegance to my ceremony. She was one of the vendors I least worried about.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much for the taking the time to post a review and congratulations!
Liz was great! Very responsive and professional. We definitely recommend her.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you Maryam for taking the time to write a review for me. Much appreciated and best wishes!
Liz was extremely professional to work with! She arrived early on the day and coordinated thoroughly with the officiant and venue planner to ensure a flawlessly-executed ceremony. The music was absolutely beautiful - thank you for providing an unforgettable experience.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Cassandra for your review! It was a beautiful day! Cheers!
Liz was really lovely and very involved all the way through - from sending us lists helping us understand how to organize our songs for the ceremony, to visiting the venue several days early to check the sound system, she went above and beyond to make our day seamless. She learned a song we requested in less than a week and her playing through the 2.5 was beautiful and in keeping with the tone of our wedding. Thanks so much Liz!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Holly, for your very kind words! It was my pleasure to work with you and your ceremony was beautiful!
She did a great job! She played some music while I proposed to my girlfriend. Everything went well, and the music was wonderful. Thank you!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Your proposal was beautiful! I'm happy I was a part of it. : )
let me take a quick moment (from my honeymoon) and say that liz was key to our wedding ceremony and reception after - playing an eclectic mix of jazz, classical and pop tunes ( thank you for drake's "hotline bling" ) she added the perfect music accompaniment -pleased that she was on time, responded to all questions and queries leading up to the event - made music stress-free - thank you liz !
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Terry! Your wedding was so sweet, it was my pleasure to be there.
Before Liz relocated to Toronto, we worked together numerous times throughout New York City for both live performances and recordings. She is hands-down one of the top cellists I’ve ever worked with. Her precision, passion and stage presence are top-notch. Recordings turn out spectacularly and I am always pleased with the final product.
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you Whitney! I miss working with you in New York and look forward to when we cross paths again!
Liz worked with us (Main Event Music) for an important wedding ceremony with very short-notice and brought amazing repertoire. Her professionalism was outstanding and I highly recommend working with her!
Response from Liz Kovalchuk - Cellist:
Thank you so much Marc! It was my pleasure!
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Elizabeth Kovalchuk was born in Riga, Latvia and moved to Canada as an infant just before the collapse of the Soviet Union. Inspired by an artistic family, Liz began playing cello at the age of 9 at Runnymede Public School. Studying music led her to undergrad work at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where she studied with Chicago Symphony cellist Richard Hirschl. In her junior year, Liz had the great opportunity to study at the Sibelius Academy in Finland. Her Master’s degree was at Ball State University studying with, and being a graduate assistant to, (link hidden)ter Opie.
As a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player, Liz has performed throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. From (phone number hidden)6, Liz was a solo cellist in the International Tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. In January 2017, Liz toured Japan with the Hollywood Festival Orchestra as principal cellist. She has worked with dozens of professional orchestras such as the New York Chamber Players, the Marion Philharmonic, Anderson Symphony, Muncie Symphony, L’Orchestre de La Francophonie, and the Sibelius Academy Orchestra.
As a soloist, Ms.Kovalchuk has produced and performed numerous solo recitals in Toronto, Chicago, New York City, Moscow, Riga, Cremona and Helsinki including the Saint-Saens Cello Concerto in Toronto, in Chicago with the Etobicoke School of the Arts Orchestra. Very recent solo performances have been with the New Westchester Symphony Orchestra performing the Elgar Cello Concerto. As an enthusiastic session musician, Liz has recorded at Avatar Studios, ManMade Music Productions, and Premier Studios for PBS. She has collaborated with YouTube sensation Robyn Adele Anderson, as well as Emmy award-winning (and former Saturday Night Live Music Director) Katreese Barnes.
Liz Kovalchuk is a passionate educator and finds great fulfillment contributing to the development of young musicians. She has been a counselor at the Cremona International Academy in Italy and taught undergraduate students at Ball State. Locally she has coached chamber music groups and taught lessons at Lord Lansdowne Music Summer School and led cello sectionals at the Etobicoke School of the Arts.
Also an accomplished singer, Liz has sung in the Oratory Choir and in the Redeemer Choir. In the non-classical realm, she leads the Liz K cover band.
Joining CELLA in 2019, Liz is excited to collaborate with fellow cellist and long-term friend Amber in this dynamic passion project.
August 26, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Corporate Event |
July 24, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 17, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 29, 2022 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 16, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 15, 2022 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 14, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 31, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Party |
October 23, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 02, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 18, 2021 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 14, 2021 • 9:30pm - 10:15pm | Surprise |
November 30, 2019 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 15, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 05, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 21, 2019 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 01, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 26, 2019 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 20, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 12, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 08, 2019 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
April 06, 2019 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 20, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Holiday Party |
January 16, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
December 31, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 17, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 14, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 23, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 15, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 01, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 11, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
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July 08, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 16, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 02, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 03, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Engagement |
September 30, 2017 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Terri B. said “Jarek was a true highlight to our event! He was a wonderful musician and person. He showed up about 45 minutes before the surprise and picked appropriate…”
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